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                                   Our Aims

This web site is designed specifically to give information to those who have found or have been given an injured, sick or orphaned owl. We do what we do for our love of nature, and in particular, owls. We are here to give you the first steps in looking after owls in distress by aiding you to get the best help possible. We like to think we are more than just rescuers in so much as we try to offer simple, practical help regarding most things to do with owls and owl conservation. Cotswold Owl Rescue trust is run by Erin and Bryony Holden and Geoff Dalton (Cotswold Falconry) and we receive no payment for the work we do.

Trust Profile

Cotswold Owl Rescue Trust takes in, cares for, and re-releases many of the owls that have been admitted. There have been a variety of owl patients, “Tattered Tawny”, “Battered Barns” and “Lacklustre Little Owls” from all over the Cotswold District. Some have fully recovered and returned home. Some others were not so fortunate and had to be euthaniased due to their injuries. Rather than try to cope with different animals, we just concentrate on British wild owls as they require special needs when being rehabilitated or nursed back to health. As no public access is available at our rescue centre, we recommend anyone wishing to see birds of prey and owls in flying displays should pay a visit the Following...

COTSWOLD FALCONRY CENTRE      or the BARN OWL CENTRE   

The Purpose Of The Trust

The relief and protection of sick and injured native  British owls by provision and maintenance of such facilities and assistance for their treatment. To advance the education of the public about husbandry, conservation and preservation.

The Owl Wood Project

A new 'Owl Wood' was sponsored by the trust in May 2004. This was designed  to give people a chance to see most species of British owls as well as a variety of non native species. The 'Owl Wood' is set at the edge of the Batsford arboretum overlooking the deer park and within the Cotswold Falconry Centre.

The Owl Wood will be conservation project to ensure a healthy 'gene pool' and any owls bred will be used in conjunction with recognized breeders and the World Owl Trust.

"Be-bop, Alula and Bo” is a unique opportunity to follow the first year in the life of a barn owl and the adventures that come with growing up in the wild. Written By Erin & Bryony Holden and beautifully illustrated by Anita Saunders this is a must for young and old alike.

To Purchase your copy of 'Be-Bop, Alula And Bo' Send a cheque or  postal order for £4.50 which includes postage and packaging and made payable to 'Cotswold Owl Rescue Trust'. Don't forget to include your full name and postal address. Or pay by secure online payment with PayPal

Contact Information

General Information: Contact us

All owls treated by us are taken back to their own home if possible,

or an alternative one is found for them if theirs is unsuitable.

Educational visits and owl encounters support our income and are carried out on request in and around the Cotswold District. To enquire if we can visit your establishment and make a booking.

Please contact us by telephone on 01451 821106 or e-mail via owlrescue@supanet.com